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DY06 ABX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ABX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,493 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO VARIOUS UNDERBODY COMPONENTS.

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES HAVE CORROSION.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.97 MM TREAD DEPTH REMAINING. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

rear offside and nearside brake disc dust covers corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,007 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,499 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 57,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 53,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 48,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,829 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 45,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 37,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,170 miles

N/s/r tyre cracking on tread

N/s/r tyre has piece of metal in tread (not leaking)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 32,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2012 29,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 16,133 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DY06 ABX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY06 ABX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY06 ABX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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